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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
The engine will not start, starts
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1.
The fuel tank is empty.
1.
Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
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hard, or fails to keep running.
2.
The ignition key is in the Off
position.
2.
Turn the ignition key to the
Run position.
3.
The choke is not on.
3.
Set the throttle control to the
Choke position.
4.
The blade control (PTO) lever
is engaged.
4.
Disengage the blade control
(PTO) lever.
5.
The air cleaner is dirty.
5.
Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
6.
The spark plug wires is loose
or disconnected.
6.
Connect the wires to the
spark plugs.
7.
The spark plugs is pitted,
fouled, or gap is incorrect.
7.
Install new, correctly gapped
spark plugs.
8.
There is dirt in the fuel filter.
8.
Replace the fuel filter.
9.
There is dirt, water, or stale
fuel in the fuel system.
9.
Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
The engine loses power.
1.
The engine load is excessive.
1.
Reduce the ground speed.
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2.
The air cleaner is dirty.
2.
Clean the air cleaner element.
3.
The engine oil level in the
crankcase is low.
3.
Add engine oil to the
crankcase.
4.
The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing are plugged.
4.
Remove the obstructions from
the cooling fins and air
passages.
5.
The spark plugs are pitted,
fouled, or the gap is incorrect.
5.
Install new, correctly gapped
spark plugs.
6.
The vent hole in the fuel cap
is plugged.
6.
Clean or replace the fuel cap.
7.
There is dirt in fuel filter.
7.
Replace the fuel filter.
8.
There is dirt, water, or stale
fuel is in fuel system.
8.
Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
The engine overheats.
1.
The engine load is excessive.
1.
Reduce the ground speed.
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2.
The engine oil level in the
crankcase is low.
2.
Add oil to the crankcase.
3.
The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing are plugged.
3.
Remove the obstructions from
cooling fins and air passages.